The quest for a great portable wireless speaker for clear, potentially loud listening to mobile electronics has taken a melodious leap forward with the new FoxLv2 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker from Soundmatters. The sleek, shiny, black slab, 5.6 inches by 2.2 inches by 1.4 inches thick, slips easily into a pocket but booms big and beautiful thanks to cutting-edge acoustic drivers. You get the sweetest high notes and an assertive bass that can fill a room (the range is about 25 feet). No Bluetooth? No problem. The FoxLv2 comes with a 3.5mm jack and audio cable for connecting to electronics the old-fashioned way. The device has a built-in speakerphone for portable teleconferencing. You also get an AC power adapter, USB cable and a universal power adapter kit for international travel. The speaker runs for about five hours on the built-in, rechargeable lithium ion battery. It weighs about 10 ounces and comes with a travel pouch, as well as a little anti-slip acoustic mat to keep the speaker from hopping around when the bass gets really enthusiastic.
FoxLv2 Bluetooth speaker (item 79340), $199.95, or 800-321-1484.
Judi Dash, Gear & Gadgets Syndicate
